Clare and Richard gathered over 250 friends coming from all over the world to attend their elegant Paris ballroom wedding in The City of Love.​ ​Guests traveled from around the world – Canada, Hong Kong, the UK, the US, South Africa, ​just to name a few – and were a reflection of the couple’s international backgrounds.​

​Music, entertainment and whimsical details were a major focus of the design. The couple wanted the reception decor to fit with the classic Parisian setting, but also add a touch of whimsy: a birds & branches theme in the dining room, custom tea tins with the couples favorite green tea blend, and a tropical inspired photocall featuring the bride’s favorite flower, the bird of paradise. A surprise beat-box performance provided an unexpected transition after dinner and a full live band kept guests dancing until late in the night.

Photography: Ian Holmes | Videography: BKT Films | Wedding Planner: Fête in France